The snow was coming down and the temperature went from above zero and melting the day before to the mid-minus twenties which iced everything up. It was a good thing that the snow was falling as it slowed the pace that they were traveling down our makeshift sledding hill.
There are two bird feeders filled with striped sunflower seeds beside the hill. As we were having fun in the snow, the chickadees continued to feed, providing us with some additional entertainment. We watched as they flitted from tree to feeder. They were used to us being in the backyard and were not afraid.
We noticed that the chickadees had their thick feathers fluffed up to keep the warm air trapped close to their bodies. I mentioned that the birds had their feather coats to keep them warm. Wren, our birdie, reminded me that my feather coat kept me warm too.
With the temperature dipping again, the birds have been extra busy. They are emptying the feeders faster than usual. The ravens and the magpies have been taking their turn at the feeders as well.
This winter has proven to be great for bird watching thus far. Pine grosbeaks, chickadees, redpolls, blue jays, ravens, magpies, and a couple different types of woodpeckers have provided some non-stop action in the backyard. They have also provided some non-stop action for the neighbor's cat.
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